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Eight killed in India train crash after driver misses signal

Eight killed in India train crash after driver misses signal

At least eight people were killed in India on Monday when a goods train driver missed a signal and slammed into an express passenger train from behind, police and railway officials said.

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Lull in Gaza fighting as Biden urges truce in Eid message

Lull in Gaza fighting as Biden urges truce in Eid message

Israel struck Gaza on Monday and witnesses reported blasts in the besieged territory's south, but fighting has largely subsided after a day of relative calm and as Muslims marked Eid al-Adha.

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Blind footballer brings game to visually impaired Iraqis

Blind footballer brings game to visually impaired Iraqis

When football fanatic Othman al-Kinani became blind in 2008, the loss of his sight hit him hard, not least because he thought he'd have to hang up his boots for good.

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Low snow on the Himalayas threatens water security: study

Low snow on the Himalayas threatens water security: study

Millions of people dependent on Himalayan snowmelt for water face a "very serious" risk of shortages this year after one of the lowest rates of snowfall, scientists warned Monday.

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Wolfpack: Bellingham credits backroom staff with Alexander-Arnold celebration

Wolfpack: Bellingham credits backroom staff with Alexander-Arnold celebration

Jude Bellingham said his "wolf" celebration with Trent Alexander-Arnold after scoring the only goal in England’s 1-0 win over Serbia to kick off their Euro 2024 campaign was a nod to the backroom staff.

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Asian stocks drop after tepid Wall St lead, euro dips further

Asian stocks drop after tepid Wall St lead, euro dips further

Asian markets fell Monday to extend last week's losses, with traders trying to assess the Federal Reserve's plans for interest rates, while the euro was weighed by political uncertainty as France prepared for a snap parliamentary election.

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Seven killed as Indian passenger and goods trains collide

Seven killed as Indian passenger and goods trains collide

At least seven people were killed when an express passenger train and a goods train collided Monday in India's West Bengal state, derailing three passenger carriages, police said.

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US reporter Gershkovich to go on trial in Russia on June 26

US reporter Gershkovich to go on trial in Russia on June 26

US journalist Evan Gershkovich will go on trial on espionage charges in Russia's Urals city of Yekaterinburg behind closed doors on June 26, the court overseeing the process said on Monday.

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China says relations with Australia back 'on the right track'

China says relations with Australia back 'on the right track'

China hailed mended ties with Australia on Monday, saying relations were "on the right track" as the trading partners moved on from a bitter economic dispute despite a duel for influence in the Pacific.

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Bangladesh into Super Eights with win over Nepal

Bangladesh into Super Eights with win over Nepal

Bangladesh qualified for the Super Eights of the T20 World Cup after a 21-run victory over Nepal on Sunday secured their place in the next round.

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